Headteacher

Are you our next leader of Learning, ready to drive our caring, forward thinking school towards continued success?

This pivotal role creates a unique opportunity to lead a large special school, which is outward looking and focused on the highest possible progression for its children. As our Headteacher you will be responsible for reducing learner’s reliance on adults, by stretching them and ensuring they reach their full potential and life goals.

Laleham Gap School has already come so far on its journey towards outstanding. We are a contemporary; rapidly growing school providing high quality education for children aged 4 to 16 years with Autism Spectrum Disorder and/or Speech and Language Disorders. You will benefit from our new, modern building, to accommodate our expansion which has made a huge difference to the development of our school and the facilities we offer our children.

We are looking for a leader who will strive to work in successful partnership with other schools within the local area to improve wider provision for pupils with special needs. As our Headteacher you will have the opportunity to influence and improve outcomes for all special needs learners whilst contributing to the wider network of Kent Special Schools.

We are giving you the exciting chance to be at the forefront of special education, whilst working with enthusiastic, engaging pupils who enjoy learning.

Come and see for yourself the achievements of our children and rewarding work we do. Visits are warmly welcome and can be arranged for Friday 27th May and Thursday 9th June by contacting Claire Dicks, PA to the Leadership Team at: secretary@laleham-gap.kent.sch.uk or call: 01843 570598.

For more information and to apply, please visit https://www.kent-teach.com/microsites/43173/335/laleham-gap-school.aspx  

Close Date: 13th June 2016 at 12:00pm
Date of Interviews: 4th and 5th July

If you want the opportunity to make a rewarding and memorable career move, then we want to hear from you.

Our School and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.